Daphne Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Daphne, Alabama


Daphne is sometimes referred to as the “city on the move,” but for the locals and for the travelers who have enjoyed Daphne vacations, the more appropriate name is “Jubilee City.” Daphne is the Jubilee city not because the city celebrates every day, but because of a natural marine phenomenon that people originally considered a “rejoicing.”

This rejoicing or Jubilee happens in the summer and it is actually a gathering of aquatic life. The blue crabs, the shrimp, and the various species of fish gather together on the shallow waters. During this phenomenon, the local fishermen, as well as travelers, can easily scoop flounders, catfishes, and other marine animals. There are, of course, many theories that explain this phenomenon. After all, Daphne is just one of the few places on the planet where this natural marvel happens. The most plausible theory is that the wind directions as well as tides bring together food and debris from the Blakely, Apalachee, Tensaw, and Mobile Rivers towards the area and this is why fishes are attracted to the shallow waters. Whether this is the accurate scientific explanation or not, travelers who plan on having Daphne vacations may find their experience more memorable by coming in during this period of Jubilee. Therefore, one of the most important things to do in Daphne is to bring a basket or a bucket to scoop fishes!

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Daphne, Alabama Lodging

  1. Daphne Hotels29546 N Main St
    Daphne, AL 36526

    "desk staff was extremely helpful and courteous about routing business messages, faxes, packages, you name it, to guests" more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Daphne Hotels29451 us Hwy 98
    Daphne, AL 36526

    "rooms were very clean and the king size bed was one of the most comfortable beds my husband and I have slept" more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. Daphne Hotels29050 Us Highway 98
    Daphne, AL 36526

    "some very friendly and dedicated employees that actually went beyond the call of duty to ensure one of their guests stay ended u" more on Yahoo! Travel

  1. Comfort Suites Daphne
  2. Microtel Inn & Suites
  3. Hampton Inn East Bay/Daphne

    Daphne, Alabama Things To Do

    1. Daphne Golf Courses9650 Timbercreek Blvd
      Daphne, AL 36527

      Overview This club has three nine hole courses that are played in three eighteen hole combinations. The Magnolia Course is the longest and water comes into play ... more on Golf.com

    2. Daphne Art Museums1704 6th St. Daphne
      AL 36526

      Overview Operation Schedule : M-F 8:30-4:30 & during special ... more on touralabama.org

    1. Lake Forest Yacht & Country Club, Lake Nine Course
    2. Lake Forest Yacht and Country Club
    3. American Sport Art Museum and Archives
    4. Fishbonz
    1. Bay House Pub
    2. Delta Explorer / Historic Blakeley State Park
    3. Boot Store